Agra Red Sandstone

Popularly known as dholpur red sandstone, agra red sandstone is found red in color, which is due to the existence of iron oxides near the bedding locations. Since the quarries of this sandstone enjoy proximity to the city of agra, it is therefore called agra red. This sandstone hasn’t shown any weathering effects of ages as suggested by the present condition of famous historic monuments and tamples, including the agra fort delhi’s red fort, wherein agra sandstone was profusely used in the construction. Soft and smooth in texture, this sandstone can be easily cut and carved for a variety of construction purposes. The other names of agra red sandstone are allekta sandstone, koaroli sandstone, morning glory sandstone, red agra sandstone, barauil sandstone, barauli red sandstone and karauil sandstone. AVAILABILITY: SLABS, TILES, COBBLES & KERBSTONES EDGES: NATURAL HAND CUT, MACHINE CUT & ROCKFACE FINISH:NATURAL,NATURAL+TUMBLED,NATURAL+TUMBLED+BRUSHED,SAWN,SAWN+HONED, SANDBLASTED,ANTIQUE SIZE:SLABS: 60cm plus 180cm plus TILES: 60*90, 60*60, 60*30, 30*30, 60*40, 40*40, 40*20, 20*20, 80*80Or any other custom-made size COBBLES (in cms): 14*14, 14*20, 10*10, 10*20, 20*20 THICKNESS : 15mm to 150mm